Plant and Animal Relationships: It’s Complicated

The symposium is made possible by the southern chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society in collaboration withJohn A. Logan College, Southern Illinois University Department of Plant Biology, Green Earth, and University ofIllinois Extension.

The symposium will kick-off with a guided hike at Cove Hollow Trail at Cedar Lake, on March 31st, and end onSunday April 2nd with an additional guided hike along Snake Road at La Rue-Pine Hill. Both locations are in theShawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.

Our keynote speaker Jim Wiker is an Illinois native and long time resident of Menard County. Mr. Wiker startedstudying insects around the age of 4, exhibiting his first collection at the county fair by 1st grade. He has been aresearch affiliate of the Illinois State Museum and the Illinois Natural History Survey. He has worked with FederallyEndangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly since it's discovery in Illinois in 1988. His key note address will be “A littleearly history of some Illinois landscape and, to be a good entomologist you need to be an even better botanist. A discussion on an earlyrecord of the Illinois landscape and how knowing plants can save time in the field.” Later in the day you will have anotheropportunity to hear Mr. Wiker and his accounts on “Two decades of searching in the wrong plant! Account of the recentdiscovery of the life history of the undescribed moth "Papaipema new species #5".

The Critters Track will bring us up to date on the status of the Emerald Ash Borer (Chris Evans), and both thecommercial aspect of apiculture (Scott Martin) and the status of bees in the wild (Sedonia Sipes). The EcologyTrack will take us through the influence of invasive plants (Kevin Rohling), seed dispersal and propagation (SonjaLallemand), the effect of masting (Eric Schauber), and what it takes to manage quality grassland for native fauna(Bob Gillespie). This year we are ending the day with a taxonomy presentation on our native plants ( John Manion). Along with the annual native plant sale organized by Green Earth and the Illinois Native Plant Society, other areaorganizations will be on hand to help extend your knowledge of native plants, research, and natural habitats.

Both hikes will be led by Chris Benda and Chris Evans who have co-authored the INPS - Southern Chapter SpringWildflower Hike and Summer Wildflower Hike.

The 2017 Indigenous Plant Symposium continues to promote awareness of the use of plant choices, horticulturalpractices and garden designs that work with nature and have a positive environmental impact. Join us and discoverthe natural areas in southern Illinois and their rare species!

I would like to thank the members of the board of INPS-Southern Region, Rachel Goad and Will Meredith fortheir help with the webpage, and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists forgiving their time and talents to ensure the success of the Symposium.

Sonja LallemandTreasurer, Symposium CoordinatorINPS – Southern Region

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Biographies ................................................... 9 – 11

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Please take the time to read through our registrationguidelines and policies.

We accept registrations by mail, in person, or online.Registration fee includes a box lunch. We cannotguarantee lunch for registrations at the symposium site.

Registration Deadline March 30, 2017

Register early to guarantee your spot and lunch for theconference. Registration and payment must be receivedby March 30, 2017. Please indicate ‘SymposiumRegistration’ on the envelope. Cancellation and Refund Policy Cancellations will be accepted until Friday March 17,2017. NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 17, 2017.Requests for refunds can be made in writing and sentto: INPS - Couthern ChapterAttn: Symposium RegistrationP.O. Box 271Carbondale, IL 62903

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Plant and Animal Relationships: It’s ComplicatedSymposium Schedule

Friday March 31, 2017

Time2:30 pm - 3:00pm

Cove Hollow Trail hike, USFSParking area at the entrance of the trailhead.

Saturday April 1, 2017

8:00 - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am Opening remarks

9:05 - 10:00 am Keynote: Jim Wiker, A Little Early History of Some Illinois Landscape and, to be a good entomologist you need to be an evenbetter botanist.

10:00 - 10:15 am Break – Visit Vendors

Critters track Ecology track

10:15 - 11:05 am What to expect when now that Emerald Ash

Borer is in southern Illinois

Chris Evans

Effects of Invasive Plants on Wildlife and Processes

Kevin Rohling

11:10 - 12:00 Honeybees and the habitat that supports them

Scott Martin

Seed Dispersal and Propagation: How do Plants do It?

Sonja Lallemand

12:00 - 1:25 pm Lunch Visit Vendors

1:25 - 2:10 pm Bees in the Wild

Sedonia Sipes

The trees are ganging up! Why plants mast, and how it

affects wildlife and people

Eric Schauber

2:15 - 3:05 pm Two decades of searching in the wrong plant!

Jim Wiker

Managing Grasslands for Grassland Wildlife

Robert Gillespie

3:05 - 3:15 pm Break – Visit Vendors

3:15 - 4:05 pm Beyond Beauty: Fascinating Stories About Our Native Plants and their Names

John Manion

Sunday April 2, 2017

10.00 am Snake Road, La Rue-Pine Hills, USFS

Registration at south gate

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Sessions Descriptions

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Jim Wiker

A LITTLE EARLY HISTORY OF SOME ILLINOIS LANDSCAPE AND, TO BE A GOOD ENTOMOLOGIST YOU NEED TO BE

AN EVEN BETTER BOTANIST. DISCUSSION ON AN EARLY RECORD OF THE ILLINOIS LANDSCAPE AND HOW

KNOWING PLANTS CAN SAVE TIME IN THE FIELD.

CRITTERS TRACK

What to expect when now that Emerald Ash Borer is in southern IllinoisChris Evans Emerald ash borer (EAB) has moved through much of the upper Midwest, including the majority of Illinois. It isonly now reaching southern Illinois. This presentation will discuss the potential impacts this exotic species will haveto our forests, the role of ash trees in southern Illinois ecosystems, and what has been seen elsewhere when EABgets a stronghold.

Honeybees and the habitat that supports them Scott Martin

The European Honeybee (Apis mellifera), while not native to the Western hemisphere, has been a source of honeythat men have sought out for centuries. Today three quarters of all honeybee colonies in the US are used topollinate crops. This talk will review the life cycle of honeybees, their habits of nectar and pollen collection, and thetypes of trees, shrubs, and forbs that honeybees visit to keep their colonies healthy.

Bees in the WildSedonia Sipes Two decades of searching in the wrong plant!Jim Wiker

Account of the recent discovery of the life history of the undescribed moth "Papaipema new species #5".

ECOLOGY TRACK

Effects of Invasive Plants on Wildlife and Processes

Kevin Rohling

We often consider the impacts invasive plants have on other plants growing in our natural areas, landscapes, and

gardens. Often, we discuss how invasive plants outcompete and usurp resources, such as nutrients and sunlight, to

the detriment of native flora. Looking deeper, this talk will examine the cascading and dramatic effects invasive

plant infestations sometimes have on wildlife and natural processes. On occasion, a synergy between invasive plants

and animals or between invasive plants and natural processes, leads to even greater impacts. From pollinators and

other invertebrates, to amphibians, birds and mammals of all sizes, invasive plants impact wildlife. By influencing

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natural community compositions and structure, changing soil chemistry, and disrupting natural processes at multiple

scales, invasive plants often have significant effects on wildlife and natural communities. Fortunately, some studies

have shown that natural areas management can sometimes reverse these effects and restore natural processes and

communities.

Seed Dispersal and Propagation: How do Plants do It?

Sonja Lallemand

What ecological advantage exists in seed dispersal? What happens when the site is not ideal? This presentation will

look at the various means of plant reproduction via seed dispersal mechanisms and what they mean for the survival

of the plant species and their predators.

The trees are ganging up! Why plants mast, and how it affects wildlife and people

Dr. Eric Schauber, Wildlife Ecologist -- Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab. SIUC

Masting occurs when a population of plants (such as trees in a forest) produce bumper crops of seeds in some years

and almost none in others. Because many animals rely on these seeds as food, this fascinating pattern drives wildlife

populations on a roller coaster ride -- with effects that ripple throughout the ecosystem. This talk will summarize

the basics of masting and introduce some of the latest research uncovering how and why plants behave in this way

and what it means for people and their environment.

Managing Grasslands for Grassland Wildlife

Robert Gillespie

Grasslands of different shapes and sizes require varied management strategies. Grasslands are dynamic plant

communities that require active management to maintain the highest levels of diversity. Grassland management

benefits native flora and fauna and may promote populations of imperiled organisms. Learn about the management

of contemporary grasslands and how to manage grassland communities for species of conservation concern and the

native plant communities we so enjoy.

Beyond Beauty: Fascinating Stories About Our Native Plants and their NamesJohn Manion

Many of our native plants are beautiful in appearance and are essential food sources for many of our pollinators,their larvae, and myriad of other living things. Covering many common favorites such as Poke Sallet, Bloodroot,Yellowroot, Resurrection Fern and Jack in the Pulpit, this talk will look beyond beauty, and instead focus on theintriguing stories (both fact and folklore) that accompany some of our native species and their names.

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GUIDED HIKES

Lunch Choices

FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2017 TRAIL HIKE: COVE HOLLOW TRAIL

Description: Shawnee National Forest – Cedar Lake – Cove Hollow

Majestic sheer bluffs, a shimmering lake, two beautiful intermittent waterfalls, steep rocky descents, abused. Theseare all adequate words to describe this hidden gem located just a short distance from Pomona Illinois in theShawnee National Forest.

SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017 TRAIL HIKE: SNAKE ROAD, LARUE-PINE HILLS

Description: LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area (RNA) became our nation’s 250th RNA in

1991. RNA’s are permanently protected to maintain biological diversity and to provide places for research and

monitoring of undisturbed natural areas. Many contain threatened and endangered species. Northern prairie plants,

southern swamp types and plants typical of the eastern and western forests are all found here, with over 1150 plant

species in all. It is one of only two sites in the state where the native shortleaf pine grows naturally. Snake Road is an

easy 2.5 mile hike.

CHOOSE ONE: All sandwiches are on mini Italian loaf; served with chips, fruit, large cookie and beverage

____ Italian sub: ham, salami, lettuce, tomato, Italian dressing

____ Turkey sub: turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, apricot mayonnaise

____ Vegetarian sub: provolone and cheddar cheeses, onion, lettuce, tomato, apricot mayonnaise

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Biographies

Jim Wiker, Entomologist

Born and raised in Athens, Illinois, and lifelong resident of Menard County, Mr. Wiker started studying insects

around the age of 4, exhibiting his first collection at the county fair by 1st grade. He has been a research affiliate of

the Illinois State Museum and the Illinois Natural History Survey. He has worked with Federally Endangered Hine's

Emerald Dragonfly since it's discovery in Illinois in 1988. Over the last 30 years he has worked on projects for

Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin (DNR or DOC). Mr. Wiker is currently working with Missouri DOC, Iowa

DNR, and soon Arkansas DNR in cooperation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service surveying the status of the

Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth (Papaipema eryngii), a candidate for federal listing as endangered. In 2007 Jim Wiker

was the U.S. recipient of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign - Pollinator Advocate Award. He has

been an instructor in numerous classes on study and identification of moths and butterflies in both Illinois and

Missouri.

Mr. Wiker has co-author of three field guides: Field Guide to the Skipper Butterflies of Illinois, 2006 INHS, Field Guide to

the Sphinx Moths of Illinois, 2010 INHS; The Butterflies of Illinois, a Field Guide, 2014 INHS ; supplied material for use in

numerous other publications and helped discover several species of moths new to science.

Over the years, Mr. Wiker has accumulated and maintains a large natural history library with a focus on North

American Lepidoptera.

Jim Wiker is a member of: The American Entomological Society, The Lepidopterists' Society (Life), The

Lepidoptera Research Foundation (Life) , Michigan Entomological Society (Life), Entomological Society of

Washington - Smithsonian, New York Entomological Society, Entomological Society of Kansas, Pacific Coast

Entomological Society, Society of Kentucky Lepidopterists, Wisconsin Entomological Society, and Southern

Lepidopterists' Society.

Chris Evans, University of Illinois Extension

Chris Evans is an Extension Forester with the University of Illinois and Vice President of the southern chapter of

the Illinois Native Plant Society. Chris has a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Murray State University

and a Master’s degree in Forest Biology from Iowa State University. He has been active and involved in

conservation in southern Illinois for the last ten years.

Robert Gillespie

Bob Gillespie is a Natural Resources Coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Based at

Prairie Ridge State Natural Area, Bob manages thousands of acres of varied grasslands for native wildlife including

greater prairie chickens, barn owls, prairie cicadas, ornate box turtles and many other prairie species.

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Sonja Lallemand – Retired Horticulturist

Recently retired, Sonja is enjoying applying her knowledge of horticulture and plant science to develop native

planting at her own property in Jackson County. Over the years working in the world of plants, Sonja has operated

her own landscaping business which offered a variety of services: garden restoration, pruning, landscape design and

maintenance. The majority of her work has been in public parks for the Cities of Springfield and Battlefield, MO.

where the use of native Missouri plants was prevalent. Ms. Lallemand holds a French Baccalaureate from her native

Haiti, B.S. in Horticulture and Masters in Plant Science - Fruit Science from Missouri State University. Despite

retirement, Sonja continues to offer seminars in horticulture at various venues in the area.

John T. Manion – Curator Kaul Wildflower Garden, Birmingham AL

Though born in Georgia, John spent his youth growing up in rural upstate NY. He has lived in many places in the

U.S. and abroad and after working in several careers (the longest as an emergency/trauma nurse) he realized his true

passion was for plants. After earning an undergraduate degree in plant science at SUNY Cobleskill, he was awarded

a fellowship to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Garden Leadership at Cornell University. He has interned and

worked at several botanical gardens and arboreta, including the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland.

After working as Historic Gardens Curator at the Atlanta History Center, he assumed his present position as Kaul

Wildflower Garden Curator at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Alabama, where he has been for five years. Six

years ago John began a Certificate in Native Plant Studies program that has been immensely successful.

Scott Martin – USDA – NRCS

Scott graduated from University of Illinois with BS in Agronomy. He served for 40 years as a soil scientist and

conservationist with USDA. For the past 9 years he's kept honeybees and now has 50 production hives. Scott is the

State Director of the Illinois Queen Initiative which promotes the use and raising of locally adapted queens for

managed honeybee colonies in Illinois.

Kevin Rohling – CWMA - River-to-River Coordinator

Kevin Rohling is Project Coordinator for the River to River Cooperative Weed Management Area. He has a B.S.

and M.S. in Geography from SIUE where he specialized in Biogeography and GIS, and minored in Environmental

Science. Kevin has over 10 years of experience working in natural areas across the country on a range of projects.

Among his experiences are surveying for threatened desert tortoises and Mohave ground squirrels in the desert

southwest, conducting butterfly surveys for the Rocky Mountain National Park Butterfly Project, restoring

grasslands in Montana, and stewarding natural areas throughout Illinois.

Eric Schauber – Wildlife Ecologist

Dr. Eric Schauber is a Professor of Zoology and Wildlife Ecology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He

has wide research interests, and has published >70 papers on topics ranging from climate cues that trigger masting

in New Zealand to social behavior in white-tailed deer.

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LOCATIONS AND DIRECTIONS

Sedonia Sipes –

My research focuses on the evolution of plant-insect interactions, specifically interactions between bees and their

pollen and nectar host plants. I integrate both the botanical and entomological aspects of these interactions; I also

address conservation implications of these interactions. My current research projects include using molecular

phylogenetic approaches to examine 1) the evolution of pollen host choice in specialist bees and 2) the early

evolutionary history of bee/angiosperm relationships. Additionally, I am examining the breeding systems, correlates

of reproductive success, pollination ecology, and population genetic structure of several species of rare plants.

JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

800 MARY LOGAN RD. CARTERVILLE, IL

Directions

From I-57 in Marion (east), go west on Illinois Route 13. Turn right on Greenbriar Rd– there is a traffic light,school sign, but no street sign. Turn right on Logan College Rd, then make 1st left on Mary Logan Rd. Make thesecond right on Mary Logan Road. The center is at the end of the parking lot. Follow the signs to the atrium.

From Carbondale (west) go east on Illinois Route 13. Turn left on Greenbriar Rd– there is a traffic light, schoolsign, but no street sign. Proceed same as above.

COVE HOLLOW TRAIL, CEDAR LAKE

DIRECTIONS:

To Cove Hollow Trail head: From Murphysboro, follow Hwy 127 south, turn east onto Dutch Ridge Rd., then rightonto Cove Hollow Trail Rd., which ends at the Cove Hollow Trailhead.

We will meet in the parking area at the end of the road.

SNAKE ROAD, LA RUE-PINE HILLS

DIRECTIONS:

From Murphysboro, follow IL - Hwy 149 east to IL-Hwy 3. Turn south on Hwy 3, (13.9miles); turn left on MuddyLevee Road (2.7 mile), turn right on 475 E / La Rue Rd.

We will meet at the south gate.

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REGISTRATION FORM

“Plan t an d An im al Re latio n s h ip s : It’s Co m p lic ate d ”

March 31 – April 2, 2017

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND THROUGH MARCH 17, 2017

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COST: $25.00 PER PERSON BY MARCH 17 $30.00 AFTER MARCH 17, 2017

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YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS (10:00 a.m.) AND THE LAST SESSION (3:15PN) WITH JOHN MANION

PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR SECTION BELOW. THESE ARE CONCURRENT SESSIONS – MARK ONLY ONE

Critters Track Ecology Track

10:15 What to expect when now that EmeraldAsh Borer is in southern Illinois – Chris Evans

Effects of Invasive Plants on Wildlife andProcesses – Kevin Rohling

11: 10 Honeybees and the habitat that supportsthem – Scott Martin

Seed Dispersal and Propagation: How do Plantsdo It? – Sonja Lallemand

1:25 Bees in the Wild – Sedonia Sipes

The trees are ganging up! Why plants mast, andhow it affects wildlife and people – Eric Schauber

2:15 Two decades of searching in the wrongplant! – Jim Wiker

Managing Grasslands for Grassland Wildlife – Bob Gillepsie

BOX LUNCH CHOICE– CHOOSE ONE

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